almost done with stretching matrices

Almost done with stretching (same as scaling but less high-brow) matrices https://bitbucket.org/emilper/zug-matrix.

Also perfected a method to write correct code while very tired: write tests with what you expect to get while still awake, then scramble the code around until you stumble upon a not-completely-disgusting solution and the tests pass. Maybe I should pattent it ?

DBD::mysql failing with mariadb on debian/ubuntu/friends

If installing DBD::mysql build fails on debian/ubuntu/etc. when you have mariadb-server installed, you might need libmariadb-dev-compat .

getting tired of being victimized by overeager JS developers I am taking a hard look at Javascript/Node environment

to keep it real and eat my own dog food I published some code on npm https://www.npmjs.com/package/matrix-mab

may the FSM have mercy of my developer karma :)